How much is the average rent in Tacoma, WA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Tacoma's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable from the previous year, making them consistent options for renters planning their housing budgets.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Tacoma, WA?

March offers the lowest rental prices in Tacoma, with rents approximately 4% lower than September's peak pricing. While March brings increased competition from other renters, the potential savings make it an attractive time for apartment hunting despite the higher demand.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Tacoma, WA?

South End and New Tacoma lead Tacoma's rental scene with strong walk scores and well-developed street infrastructure supporting active lifestyles. North End and Central attract renters with excellent transit frequency and walkable layouts that encourage community interaction, while New Tacoma offers 349 listings representing 22% of the city's rental market.

What areas of Tacoma, WA are best for budget-conscious renters?

South End and South Tacoma offer the most affordable options with one-bedroom apartments at around $1,300 monthly, running 11% below the city median. North End provides another budget-friendly choice at around $1,400 per month, just 4% under median rates while maintaining quality living standards.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Tacoma, WA?

Tacoma welcomes pets with 58% of rental listings offering pet-friendly policies, reflecting the city's accommodating attitude toward four-legged residents. North End, Northeast Tacoma, South Tacoma, and Eastside neighborhoods particularly cater to pet owners with specialized flooring, pet-safe windows, and generous outdoor spaces with convenient waste facilities.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Tacoma, WA?

Utilities are rarely included in Tacoma rental prices, with only about 23 total listings including utilities across all apartment types. This represents less than 1% of the city's rental inventory, meaning renters should budget separately for electricity, water, and other utility costs.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

187 rentals available

Rent special

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Koz at the Dome

304 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421

Affordable | On-site laundry | Outdoor space

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$564–$1,737

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

Cheap South Tacoma townhouse for rent in Tacoma

$699 - Room for rent in remodeled home

5228 S State St #1, Tacoma, WA 98409

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$699

House for rent

Available Apr 22

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

1302 East 40th Street

1302 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap South End apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 22

Top amenities

Business Center

Carpet

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap Central apartment for rent in Tacoma

1111 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$837

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Eastside apartment for rent in Tacoma

Room for Rent - Master Bedroom with in room bath for rent in shared house!

509 E 70th St #4, Tacoma, WA 98404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 4

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$837

1111 S L St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$564–$1,737

304 Puyallup Ave

41m ago

8.6

Very good

Bridgeview Apartments

1121 S I St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Affordable | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$895–$1,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Tacoma

Beautiful Room For rent in Lakewood/Tacoma

9003 105th Ave Sw, Tacoma, WA 98498

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Cable

Dishwasher

Furnished

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

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4d ago

8.3

Very good

Madrona Apartments

7603 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,250

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Excellent

Wilmont

1402 Earnest S Brazill St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,145–$1,395

Apartment for rent

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$875

509 E 70th St #4

$1,095–$1,250

7603 Pacific Ave

$1,145

1402 Earnest S Brazill St

Rent special

16h ago

8.6

Very good

McKinley Crossing

7406 Mckinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

Affordable | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,187–$1,375

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

15h ago

8.8

Very good

Oasis Apartments

2825 Delin St, Tacoma, WA 98402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,445

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Florence Apartments

414 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Rent special

3D tour

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

The Larson

7645 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$1,825

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 29

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

5d+ ago

Very good

611 N J St

611 N J St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap Central apartment for rent in Tacoma

1711 S 9th St #B, Tacoma, WA 98405

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap South End apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

6601 S Tyler St #13, Tacoma, WA 98409

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Oven

5d+ ago

Cheap South End apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 2

Top amenities

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

Storage

3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap New Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

Modern Ground Floor Living Awaits! Spacious 2BR/1BA Apartment, Close to Everything!

804 S 8th St #5, Tacoma, WA 98405

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 21

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

4028 S Lawrence St, Tacoma - H

4028 S Lawrence St #H, Tacoma, WA 98409

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

$1,350

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 5

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Casa Mia Apartments#

4018 S Warner St, Tacoma, WA 98409

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,357

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

1722 E 56th St Tacoma, WA 98404 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

9.2

Excellent

1722 E 56th St Tacoma, WA 98404

1722 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

3D tour

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

SUNSET COURT APARTMENTS

2301 S 74th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Aladdin Camelot Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Very good

Aladdin Camelot Apartments

9318 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98444

Affordable

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,395–$1,695

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

ZHA

3821 S Thompson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

Two Bedroom one bath unit for rent in Tacoma

3926 S Tyler St #4, Tacoma, WA 98409

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Olympic Sunset

6634 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

6634 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

Cheap Eastside apartment for rent in Tacoma

Serene 2-Bedroom Living Awaits in Tacoma

522 E 32nd St Apt C, Tacoma, WA 98404

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,845

$1,445

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Central condo for rent in Tacoma

2602 6th Ave #2, Tacoma, WA 98406

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,545

$1,445

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available May 28

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

Cheap Eastside condo for rent in Tacoma

Affordable | Assigned parking | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Condo for rent

Available Jul 3

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap New Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

1506 S G St, Tacoma - 3

1506 S G St #3, Tacoma, WA 98405

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

$1,450

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 13

Top amenities

Carpet

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap South End apartment for rent in Tacoma

2BR/1.5BA

8624 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444

Affordable

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,475

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 26

Top amenities

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap New Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

Vintage gem! 2 bedroom at Sovereign in Tacoma!

816 S 8th St #104, Tacoma, WA 98405

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 3

Top amenities

Controlled Access

On-Site Laundry

Storage

3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

5001 S Orchard St #C, Tacoma, WA 98467

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Francesca

2509 N Stevens St, Tacoma, WA 98406

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

11h ago

8.5

Very good

Valley Vista

6830 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,525–$1,775

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fireplace

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

6451 S Stevens St Tacoma

6451 S Stevens St, Tacoma, WA 98409

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,525

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap South End condo for rent in Tacoma

9315 S Ash St, Tacoma, WA 98444

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,550

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

Microwave

Oven

5d+ ago

Cheap West End apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,565

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

Cheap North End apartment for rent in Tacoma

Kon Tiki Apartment Homes

5013 5013 6th Ave. & 615 N. Orchard, Tacoma, WA 98406

Affordable | Dishwasher | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South End apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable | Garage parking | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap Central apartment for rent in Tacoma

1711 S 9th St #A, Tacoma, WA 98405

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Central apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,599

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Central apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,599

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,615

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Central apartment for rent in Tacoma

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,625

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